Nereida Martinez, LCSW

Nereida Martinez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. She draws on 17 years as a therapist and nearly 25 years in the mental health field to help people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, parenting strains, relationship challenges, and ADHD concerns.

She keeps sessions focused and straightforward. Nereida listens first, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals. She aims to guide people through practical steps that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Her approach blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools. She adapts techniques to match each person’s needs, using motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies when useful. That makes therapy feel personalized instead of one-size-fits-all.

Nereida has worked in community clinics, nonprofit organizations, the criminal justice system, and private practice. Those settings shaped her awareness of cultural, social, and spiritual factors that affect mental health. She uses that perspective when helping clients navigate family issues, grief, life changes, and immigration-related stress.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and can address anger, sleep problems, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and mood concerns. Her style is warm and direct; she encourages practical steps and steady progress. If someone wants clear tools and steady support, she helps map a path forward.

How Nereida’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s perspective and tailoring sessions to their needs. In practice this looks like active listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and building goals together to address stress, family dynamics, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses clear exercises and practical skill-building to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and improve sleep and daily routines.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity. Those techniques can help with anger, anxiety, and impulsive behaviors by encouraging calmer responses in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what works best for the person’s goals and preferences. Sessions are guided by the client's priorities and paced to their needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let therapists observe nonverbal cues and work through skills in real time. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity between sessions.